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My Portfolio

Hi 👋, I'm Joseph J Helfenbein

I'm a student at The City College of New York studying Computer Science and Physics. I have experience in full-stack web application development, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Three.js, C++, C#, and Python from my projects, and additionally have developed a game on Steam using Unreal Engine and C++. I'm constantly trying to learn new things and broaden my experience.

Work Experience

Software Engineer Intern

E3 Biogenetics
July 2022 - September 2022
  • Created a daily survey web application using JavaScript and PHP, garnering 50 daily users
  • Implemented a robust account system using PHP and SQL with a MySQL database, allowing users to track their responses over time with visualized data trends from phpChart, enhancing user engagement
  • Increased accessibility by integrating a language toggle feature with JSON and JavaScript, enabling seamless language switching, and storing user language preferences for a personalized experience
  • Full Stack Projects

    TravelAmulet

    TiDB Hackathon 2024 submission (1 month)

    Lets users take a quiz for travel preferences, and then uses TiDB Vector Search to return a list of matching countries, each with an overview and a list of top cities, which have nearby hotels and flight prices.

    MendPath

    DivHacks 2024 submission (weekend)

    MendPath combines therapy, technology, and social connection in a way that fosters empathy, accountability, and mental health progress for users, filling a crucial gap in both personal well-being and community support.

    Cerebrix

    HackRU 2024 submission (weekend)
    Honorable Mention for the Neurotech Track 🎉

    Cerebrix is an adaptive app for dementia and Alzheimer's care, offering engaging minigames to boost memory and cognition. It features a voice AI companion for social support, while caretakers can manage accounts and track cognitive progress.

    Chama

    HackPrinceton 2024 submission (weekend)
    Winner for Best Use of Onchainkit 🎉

    Chama empowers everyone to understand crypto by providing real-time insights, sentiment analysis, and personalized explanations. We make complex trends accessible, enabling informed decisions and bridging the crypto literacy gap for all.

    HelpSignal

    HackHarvard 2024 submission (weekend)

    An emergency app using voice input to assess situations, alert nearby certified helpers (CPR, first aid), and notify first responders—providing immediate assistance before official help arrives.

    GameRecommend AI

    United Hacks V3 submission (weekend)
    Winner for Best Solo Hack 🎉

    Utilizes AI to find similar games to any game you like. All you need to do is enter in a game you like, press the button, and the AI will return 5 games it thinks you will like, along with reasons why.